Campus Life

There is Something Different About this Place

Those who come to campus quickly realize the wonderful and special atmosphere found at BYU-Idaho. It is referred to as the "Spirit of Ricks." As Elder David A. Bednar has said, "The Spirit of Ricks suggests the spirituality, the desire for obedience, the personal caring and warmth, the humility and modesty, the friendliness and genuine concern for others, the bright smiles and cheerful hellos, and so many other elements that make this university an unusually inviting and supporting and nurturing institution." Everything at BYU-Idaho is designed to maintain this special spirit.

Students and employees at BYU-Idaho seek to live moral virtues encompassed in the gospel of Jesus Christ by upholding their commitment to the university's Honor Code. Read more about university standards and see why BYU-Idaho is a special place to learn and live..

For over 100 years, the BYU-Idaho campus has been expanding southward up the Rexburg hill. Get to know campus through this interactive map that highlights buildings, playfields, parking areas, and construction sites.

Find great world cuisine without ever leaving campus. BYU-Idaho Food Services provides a wide variety of options from student meals to community catering. Take a moment and visit one of several dining facilities across campus.